Drivers urged to put brakes on road toll

Updated
Fri Dec 24 11:17:00 EST 2010

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The Australian Medical Association is encouraging drivers to take regular rest breaks on country roads.

The association's Dr Harry Hemley says medical practitioners have to deal with the aftermath of road trauma and it can often be avoided.

He says many drivers use unfamiliar roads and highways during the holidays.

Dr Hemley says fatigue is one of the major causes of crashes.

"Fatigue is a big problem when people are driving and we all know that you need to take proper rest breaks when driving, so if you're driving for more than an hour or so you should take a break on the side of the road, have a rest, have a nap if that's what you need and recommence your journey," he said.